Hurricane Clip Retrofits

Hurricane Protection in Hawaii

Hurricane protection is the structural strengthening of your home to better resist the steady force and strong gusts that occur for hours during a tropical storm or hurricane. Hawaii is different than every other coastal state because Hawaii has mountains and valleys and is susceptible to hurricanes from the East, West and South. Due to the warming of waters on the north side of the Hawaiian Islands in 2014/2015, Hawaii was also susceptible from the north, as two storms skirted the islands from the north side. Hurricane damage is something to take seriously. Hurricane Iniki struck Hawaii in 1991 and caused $1.8 billion dollars in damage and claimed 6 lives. By strengthening the roof to wall, post to beam, and wall to foundation connections, houses are proven to withstand greater wind force. This is the single best way to strengthen your home against hurricane force winds.

As a result, the risk of damage to your home during a hurricane or high wind storm event is significantly reduced. Most hurricane insurers offer discounts on premiums for homes that undergo a hurricane protection retrofit. Hurricane protection retrofits are low cost and can be completed in 1-2 days. Often, the cost of the retrofit will completely pay it self back in a few years dueto lower hurricane insurance premiums. Learn more about hurricane insurance discounts.

HPS Construction Services Ltd provides durable and weather tested hurricane protection products. All of our cables, ties, straps, and other components are made from the highest grade, double-galvanized steel available. The hurricane clips we use were developed in a collaboration between HPS Construction Services and Simpson Strong Tie, and are made for protecting Hawaii's homes. Learn more about hurricane clips.

Does your home have hurricane clips?

Hurricane connectors are steel clips and straps that have been designed, tested, and mandated by all building codes for new construction to connect your roof structure to your wall structure. Only houses built in Hawaii since 1994 have hurricane clips mandated by county codes, but not all have clips for V gable peaks and horizontal lookout beams, nor for dutch gable peaks.

Hurricane clips and connectors have been proven throughout the world since 1963, which is why Hawaii counties mandate them for new construction. Learn more here

Call us at 808 847 4400 for help determining whether your house has sufficient protection from existing hurricane clips and straps.

About HPS Construction Services

HPS was formed in 1993 and become the technical innovator and leader in the field of hurricane protection in Hawaii after Hurricane Iniki. We have performed over 3000 installations of our hurricane clips, ties, straps, garage-door, and carport tie-downs throughout the island of Oahu. As installation technology has improved we've been able to bring down the cost of retrofitting with hurricane clips substantially.

HPS Construction Services is also a leading kitchen and bathroom remodeler in Hawaii, specializing in tub to shower conversions and cost-effective solutions for homeowners. We hold both general contracting and general electrical licenses and can take on masonry and other general contracting work. To learn more about our other services visit www.hpsconstructionservices.com.

Gerald Peters is the founder and President of HPS. He is also Producer/Co-host since 2004 of the Fix It Fridays home improvement live call in AM radio program on Salem Broadcasting AM690 KHNR 8-9 am Fridays during Daylight Savings Time on the mainland, and 9-10 am during Standard Time on mainland on The Mike Buck Show.

HPS Construction Services Ltd is A+ rated by the Better Business Bureau (BBB) and members of the Building Industry Association of Hawaii (BIA). We hold both a general contacting license and general engineering license in the State of Hawaii. Lic. No. ABC-27551. Visit our testimonials page here.

Gerry Peters on the left with Mike Buck in the studio for the Fix-It-Fridays show, now on its 11th year

To speak with Gerry about hurricane protection, or to schedule a free appointment call us at 808-847-4400 or fill out the form below